Modus Ponendo Ponens/Proof Rule/Tableau Form

Proof Rule

Let $\phi \implies \psi$ be a well-formed formula in a tableau proof whose main connective is the implication operator.

The Modus Ponendo Ponens is invoked for $\phi \implies \psi$ and $\phi$ as follows:

Pool:    The pooled assumptions of $\phi \implies \psi$      
The pooled assumptions of $\phi$      
Formula:    $\psi$      
Description:    Modus Ponendo Ponens      
Depends on:    The line containing the instance of $\phi \implies \psi$      
The line containing the instance of $\phi$      
Abbreviation:    $\text{MPP}$ or $\implies \EE$      


Sources

  • 1965: E.J. Lemmon: Beginning Logic ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $1$: The Propositional Calculus $1$: $2$ Conditionals and Negation